Looking for hiking boot recommendations

Are beefy hiking boots worth the extra weight or are trail running shoes good enough? Which do you prefer?

Parents
  • The amount of support needed really varies by person. I saw locals on the Kalalau Trail wearing flip-flops. While I've usually worn Vasque in the past my daughter recommended Lowa Renegade GTX (mid) - which she wore on the John Muir Trail. I had to get a narrow width (first time ever). They've worked out very well.
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  • The amount of support needed really varies by person. I saw locals on the Kalalau Trail wearing flip-flops. While I've usually worn Vasque in the past my daughter recommended Lowa Renegade GTX (mid) - which she wore on the John Muir Trail. I had to get a narrow width (first time ever). They've worked out very well.
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